# CVE-2026-116230: Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved Workshop Scenario Loader deserialization

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-109638, GHSA-VGHG-VCJ3-XQ5J
- Severity: CVSS 5.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-10-26 · Updated: 2026-10-26

## Summary

Ndemic Creations' Plague Inc: Evolved, specifically its Workshop Scenario Loader component, is affected by a flaw in how it processes scenario data. A remote attacker could exploit this to run unintended actions or compromise the game's operation.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved: 1.24.0.0, 1.24.0.1, 1.24.0.2, 1.24.0.3

## Description

A vulnerability was identified in Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved up to 1.24.0.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Workshop Scenario Loader. Such manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack may be performed from remote. Upgrading to version 1.24.0.4 is sufficient to fix this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/426279
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/426279/cti
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116230
- https://vuldb.com/submit/1007147
- https://drbloop.dev/blog/one-click-rce-plauge-inc
- https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/246620/view/708909893000628135

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